CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CNK • US17243V1026
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This CNK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CNK Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CNK was profitable.
- In the past year CNK had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years CNK reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years CNK had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CNK's Return On Assets of 3.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 77.22% of its industry peers.
- CNK's Return On Equity of 33.69% is amongst the best of the industry. CNK outperforms 94.94% of its industry peers.
- CNK has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.53%) than 84.81% of its industry peers.
- CNK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.42%. This is significantly below the industry average of 159.07%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.53%) for CNK is above the 3 year average (7.42%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.08% | ||
| ROE | 33.69% | ||
| ROIC | 7.53% |
ROA(3y)4.3%
ROA(5y)-0.12%
ROE(3y)48.19%
ROE(5y)-45.43%
ROIC(3y)7.42%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.38%, CNK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- CNK has a better Operating Margin (10.97%) than 75.95% of its industry peers.
- CNK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CNK has a Gross Margin of 64.13%. This is in the better half of the industry: CNK outperforms 72.15% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CNK has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.38% | ||
| GM | 64.13% |
OM growth 3Y51.8%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
2. CNK Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CNK is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CNK has less shares outstanding
- CNK has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CNK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.36, we must say that CNK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- CNK has a Altman-Z score (1.36) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CNK is 11.21, which is on the high side as it means it would take CNK, 11.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CNK's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 62.03% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.84 is on the high side and indicates that CNK has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 4.84, CNK is not doing good in the industry: 75.95% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.21 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC8.89%
2.3 Liquidity
- CNK has a Current Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that CNK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.71, CNK is not doing good in the industry: 63.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that CNK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.67, CNK is not doing good in the industry: 65.82% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 |
3. CNK Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CNK have decreased strongly by -35.47% in the last year.
- Looking at the last year, CNK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.15% in the last year.
- CNK shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 35.33% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.47%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-51.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.15%
Revenue growth 3Y8.26%
Revenue growth 5Y35.33%
Sales Q2Q%-4.67%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 25.71% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.21% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y56.94%
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.57%
Revenue Next 2Y6.59%
Revenue Next 3Y5.56%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%
3.3 Evolution
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CNK Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.74 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CNK.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CNK is valued cheaper than 87.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.42. CNK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.85, which indicates a correct valuation of CNK.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CNK is cheaper than 91.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNK to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.24), we can say CNK is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CNK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CNK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CNK is cheaper than 82.28% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- CNK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CNK's earnings are expected to grow with 25.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
5. CNK Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CNK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.26%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 10.56, CNK pays a better dividend. On top of this CNK pays more dividend than 88.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CNK's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.26% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CNK decreases each year by -22.38%.
- CNK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- CNK pays out 28.50% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP28.5%
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
CNK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
28.48
-0.12 (-0.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-01 2026-05-01/bmo
Inst Owners111.1%
Inst Owner Change-0.5%
Ins Owners2.46%
Ins Owner Change-0.06%
Market Cap3.33B
Revenue(TTM)3.12B
Net Income(TTM)136.50M
Analysts77.65
Price Target32.98 (15.8%)
Short Float %11.15%
Short Ratio4.96
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.26% |
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)-22.38%
DP28.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-03 2026-03-03 (0.09)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)14.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-47.96%
Max EPS beat(2)77.24%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-21.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.53%
Max EPS beat(4)77.24%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)57.37%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)52.05%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-5.3%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.63%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.25%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.06%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.23%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.94%
PT rev (1m)2.2%
PT rev (3m)-2.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.85 | ||
| P/S | 1.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.4 | ||
| P/B | 8.21 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.14 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY4.6%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY7.22%
FCF(TTM)1.52
FCFY5.33%
OCF(TTM)3.39
OCFY11.91%
SpS26.67
BVpS3.47
TBVpS-9.77
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.1121 (-64.49%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.08% | ||
| ROE | 33.69% | ||
| ROCE | 9.53% | ||
| ROIC | 7.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.93% | ||
| OM | 10.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.38% | ||
| GM | 64.13% | ||
| FCFM | 5.69% |
ROA(3y)4.3%
ROA(5y)-0.12%
ROE(3y)48.19%
ROE(5y)-45.43%
ROIC(3y)7.42%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)9.28%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)19.09%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.39%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y70.09%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y67.55%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y51.8%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.15%
GM growth 5Y-0.48%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.21 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 108.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.39 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.82% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.36 |
F-Score5
WACC8.89%
ROIC/WACC0.85
Cap/Depr(3y)85.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.54%
Profit Quality(3y)130.93%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.47%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-51.52%
EPS Next Y56.94%
EPS Next 2Y34.8%
EPS Next 3Y25.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.15%
Revenue growth 3Y8.26%
Revenue growth 5Y35.33%
Sales Q2Q%-4.67%
Revenue Next Year9.57%
Revenue Next 2Y6.59%
Revenue Next 3Y5.56%
Revenue Next 5Y5.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.68%
EBIT growth 3Y64.35%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year100%
EBIT Next 3Y29.44%
EBIT Next 5Y17.33%
FCF growth 1Y-43.78%
FCF growth 3Y91.33%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-15%
OCF growth 3Y42.81%
OCF growth 5YN/A
CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC / CNK Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CNK.
What is the valuation status of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of CNK stock?
CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is 21.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.21.
How financially healthy is CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC?
The financial health rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is 3 / 10.